Just last July, the Yankees acquired left-hander J.A. Happ from the Jays for infielder Brandon Drury and outfielder Billy McKinney. The teams might line up before this year’s non-waiver deadline as well — right-hander Marcus Stroman, a native of Long Island, would be a perfect fit for the Yankees, and because he is under control through 2020, the Jays could land a better package for him than they did for Happ, who was a potential free agent.

At the very least, this is something to watch, as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, especially since the Yankees saw Keuchel (a free agent) go to the Braves last week.

Would Stroman be a good fit for the Yankees? And would the Blue Jays be willing to trade him?

The answer to that second question is surely yes, since Toronto is 23-43 and 18 games out of first place in the AL East. The Yankees and Rays are tied atop the division.